What I do for fun

I enjoy politics and policy making. I don't always enjoy party politics. So about eight years ago I joined the League of Women Voters. It gives me the chance to be fiercely patriotic, to take part in thoughtful study of an issue, to encourage others to participate and to hang out with some of the smartest, coolest women (and men!) around. Check it out:



www.lwv.org


And register to vote. And then vote.

I share well with others

I've always wanted to put that on my resume.

Anyway, Amy at Gift of Green nominated me for a blogging button. Very exciting. I got it because I comment on her blog. I've been delinquent in both posting and commenting. But as is appropriate, I am passing it on. So, my first ever blogging button goes to (drum roll) (as if it is a surprise)...

Salt and Chocolate

American Correspondent - I've posted on her blog though I don't know if she's posted on mine.

and

Lies by Doc - who is both fortunate and unfortunate enough to be my very talented cousin. So, he's obligated to post on my blog occasionally.

As per the request, I am linking to this post which is about organ donation and transplant. I am privileged to know this family and Addison is waiting on a liver transplant.

If you aren't already, consider being an organ donor.

I did it! Sort of.

I joined Gift of Green's Clothesline Challenge. And thanks to Amy, my other green friend Mary Beth, one dusty blanket and the 110 degree heat index in Lawrence, I've been a little kinder to Mother Earth today. The clothes pins crumbled in my hands, so it's just kind of thrown over the line. Small steps.

My new friend, a famous and upcoming journalist

I just had an incredible diner at Lamia Zia's house. She is a journalist from Pakistan. Here is an article she's written. Look for her blog coming soon !